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Course Title:
Introduction to Stats

Title Abbreviation:
INTRODUCTION TO STATS

Department:
MATH&

Course #:
146

Credits:
5

Variable:
No

IUs:
5

CIP:
270501

EPC:
n/a

REV:
2014

Course Description

This course presents a connected introduction to probability and statistics using statistical inference as its theme. The course covers descriptive statistics, probability distributions including the binomial and normal distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, and linear regression and correlation with an emphasis on statistical inference. A graphing calculator may be required.

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MATH 098 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent math placement score.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent:Distribution Requirement(s) Status:

Academic
Natural Sciences, Quantitative

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table

Institution

Course #

Remarks

CWU

OMIS 221

OTHER

Meets GUR at 3 BIS

U of W

STAT 311

WSU

215

WWU

TX

To meet GUR, student must take MATH 102

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Make and understand graphs for describing data.

Demonstrate an understanding of and describe the measures of central tendency.

Calculate the mean, mode, median, and standard deviation for a set of data.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of probability in the study of statistics.

Demonstrate an understanding and use the basic laws of probability.

Use formulas predicting mathematical expectation.

Demonstrate an understanding of and use the binomial probability distribution.

Find areas of the normal probability distribution and apply to problem solving.

Demonstrate an understanding of and use the Central Limit Theorem.

Estimate parameters of a population.

Choose sample size and establish confidence intervals.

Use statistical tests to hypothesis.

Apply alternative mathematical techniques, from a historical perspective, where appropriate.

Understand how mathematics is used in other fields and occupations.

Understand the use of mathematics cross-culturally.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

1. Information Literacy

Definition:
Recognizing when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
1.1 Determine the extent of information needed.
1.2 Access the needed information effectively, efficiently, ethically, and legally.
1.3 Evaluate information and its sources critically.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition:
The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the
ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these
processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.1 Identify and express concepts, terms, and facts related to a specific discipline.
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.
2.4 Evaluate decisions by analyzing outcomes and the impact of actions.
2.5 Identify similarities and differences in the ways in which data is collected and analyzed in different disciplines.
2.6 Recognize how the value and biases in different disciplines can affect the ways in which data is analyzed.
2.8 Describe how one’s own preconceptions, biases and values affect one’s response to new and ambiguous situations.

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Definition:
Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.